Discover World-Class Judo Training at Mahara Jiu Jitsu in Devon Whether you're looking to improve your fitness, learn effective self-defence, build confidence, compete in British Judo, or simply try something new, Judo is one of the most rewarding martial arts you can train. At Mahara Jiu Jitsu in Devon, we've built our adult Judo programme around one simple philosophy: Judo should be fun, progressive and accessible to everyone. You don't need previous martial arts experience, exceptional...

Let’s be honest, there are plenty of days where the last thing you want to do is train. You’re tired. Work’s been long. The weather’s rubbish. Your body feels heavy. Your head’s somewhere else. You start negotiating with yourself: “I’ll go tomorrow.”“I probably need a rest day.”“It won’t make a difference missing one session.” And just like that, the hardest part of Jiu-Jitsu shows up, not the sparring, not the conditioning… just getting through the door. But here’s the truth: those are the...

The Quiet Reality Behind Progress When people first see Brazilian Jiujitsu, they often focus on the flashy parts the submissions, the takedowns, the moments of victory. But anyone who’s trained long enough knows that real progress doesn’t come from highlight reels. It comes from the grind. At Mahara Jiujitsu in East Devon , we see it every day: students quietly showing up, class after class, pushing through frustration, fatigue, and self-doubt. That’s the heart of Jiujitsu the part that...